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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 01, 1786
Page
2
A partial OCR fragment notes an ode to the Rev Mr Pindar and to Mrs Warton. The text hints at verse praise within a literary context without complete lines or publication details.
The House of Lords adjourned after debating the Hemp and Flan growth bill and several English bills. The Folkiene Small Debta bill was discussed for the second time, with limited progress noted on those measures.
The House delayed the Committee of Ways and Means and the Supply to Friday and postponed Ordnance Fortifications. Topics included the Poor Laws and a bill to oversee charitable donations in England to ensure funds reach the poor, with clergymen and magistrates empowered to report defaults. Also noted were fisheries finance, privilege motions, Hastings impeachment plans, lottery votes, wine trade debates, and adjournment.
The report notes resolutions to apply millions from army savings toward extraordinary war expenses and ongoing relief for the poor. It recalls election committee findings on Mr Lowther and Mr Christion, and discusses administrative reforms, regimental movements, and notes on the New Testament in manuscript history. Also mentioned are social events at Almack's and various courtly and legal matters.
At the Spring Meeting on March 31 1786 the Subscription Plate for four year old horses includes bets and entries such as Mr Blake's Andrenseda Ca and Lord Vere's Fox with weights and entries noted. Also listed are Derby Stakes entries for three year olds and various bidders including Messrs Fareseass Sparrow and Stanley.
Stock prices and percentages listed for various securities including Bank Long Annuities South Sea Old and New Ditto Navy Scrip and Exch Bills with fractional quotes and percent changes for the day.
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